Sports Great Ken Griffey, Jr. (Sports Great Books)

Jeff Savage

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Sports Great Ken Griffey, Jr. (Sports Great Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeff Savage

Sports Great

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the journey of Ken Griffey, Jr., a baseball legend whose passion for the game started young and led him to become a star with the Seattle Mariners. Learn about his dedication, challenges, and the moments that made him one of the sport's greats. Perfect for readers who love sports and inspiring true stories.

Themes

Biography & Autobiography - Cultural HeritageBiography & Autobiography - People of ColorBiography & Autobiography - Sports & RecreationSports & Recreation - Baseball

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
12,002 words
1h 20m read-aloud
ISBN
0766012662
Pages
64
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
March 2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
12,002
Read-Aloud
~1h 20m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Biography & AutobiographyCultural HeritagePeople of ColorSports & RecreationBaseballAfrican AmericansBaseball PlayersGriffey, Ken,JrUnited StatesGriffeyKen1969-African Americans, BiographyGriffey, Ken, Jr., 1969-